Paris Jackson Explains Why Her Relationship With Dad Michael Jackson Is “No One’s Business”
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson thinks her critics can beat it.
Indeed, the “Let Down” singer—who was 11 years old when the King of Pop died in 2009—shared that she no longer feels pressure to tell the world about the connection she had with her dad.
“I’m now learning I can have my own personal relationship and I’m allowed to be private about it,” Paris said on the May 26 episode of the Trying Not to Die podcast. “I’m now like, my relationship is the most beautiful relationship ever.”
The 28-year-old added of her mindset shift, “I’m in a very beautiful spot with my dad and I love that and it’s no one’s business and I don’t have to share that with anybody. And there’s a lot of freedom in that, which is really cool.”
In the past, Paris admitted she felt an expectation to publicly commemorate Michael—also dad to Prince, 29, and Bigi, 24—on his birthday, death day and Father’s Day.
“That has drastically changed in the last few years,” she continued. “I don’t really feel like any of us owe anyone anything.”
Plus, Paris emphasized she didn’t want to “mimic how a fan would express their love” for her dad.
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“I’m not going to express my love in a copycat way, copying someone that didn’t know him,” she shared. “Because I did. That was my best friend.”
In recent years, Paris has been slightly more forthcoming when it comes to her relationship with her mom Debbie Rowe, who she reconnected with when she was 15 and has since developed a special bond with.
“It’s just cool having her as a friend,” the singer-songwriter said on Red Table Talk in 2021. “It’s cool, getting to know her, seeing how similar we are, getting into what kind of music she really likes. She really likes country and folk, so I sent her some of the stuff I’m working on.”
And now, the mother-daughter duo continue to stay connected. In fact, Paris believes she and her mom are quite similar, writing on Instagram earlier this month, “Happy mothers day to the lady they used for my template during the cloning process.”
For a look at Paris and her siblings Prince and Bigi through the years, keep reading…
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Thriller Night
Michael Jackson‘s eldest son Prince Jackson (second from left) joined uncle Marlon Jackson, cousin Jaafar Jackson and his dad’s siblings Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson and Jermaine Jackson at the April 20, 2026 premiere of Michael in Los Angeles.
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Not alone
Bigi Jackson (second from right) was here with older brother Prince and uncles Marlon and Jackie at Michael’s April 10, 2026 showing in Berlin.
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The Way She Makes Him Feel
Molly Schirmang is very much Prince’s lover. Announcing their engagement in August 2025, Prince reflected on their eight years together. “Molly and I have spent a lot of time together and made incredible memories,” he wrote on Instagram. “We’ve traveled the world, graduated and grown so much together. I’m excited for this next chapter in our lives as we continue to grow and make great memories.”
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Rare Red Carpet Appearance
Paris Jackson joined brothers Prince and Bigi at the opening night of MJ: The Musical in March 2024.
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Winning Moves
After making his directorial and screenwriting debut with his short film Rochelles, Bigi turned up to the Santa Monica Film Festival in February 2024 with brother Prince and some friends to accept the award for Best Drama.
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Happy Halloween
Prince and Bigi appeared at their family’s annual Thriller Night celebration in 2022.
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Diamond Birthday Celebration
Prince and Paris attended the August 2018 Michael Jackson Diamond Birthday Celebration at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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All Glammed Up
Prince and Paris made it a family night out at the 2022 Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton in August 2022.
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Brother & Sister
Proving he’s always in her heart, Paris appeared with Prince in a 2021 YouTube video.
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Brothers’ Night Out
Jackson brothers, assemble. A hockey jersey-clad Prince and Bigi (in a Captain America shirt) attended the family’s annual Thriller Night celebration in 2019.
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Strike a Pose
A costumed Paris and Prince posed at his October 2017 costume party at the Jackson family estate.
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Sibling Love
Walking hand-in-hand, Prince and Paris attended the October 2017 mothers2mothers and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Benefit Dinner in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Family Photo
“It was an honor,” Prince wrote on Instagram of attending cousin Siggy Jackson‘s September 2017 wedding with Paris.
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Step and Repeat
The trio of siblings arrived at the January 2012 Cirque du Soleil production, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour in Los Angeles.
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Hand in Hand
Prince and Paris put their best foot forward at a January 2012 hand and footprint ceremony at Graumann’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.
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Honoring Dad
Bigi, Prince and Paris sat together for the ceremony.
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Meet the Press
Returning to their dad’s roots, Prince and Paris posed at the August 2012 press conference for the Goin’ Back To Indiana: Can You Feel It tour in Gary, Ind.
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Seventh Inning Stretch
During that same trip to Michael’s hometown, Paris and Prince watched the Gary SouthShore RailCats take on the St. Paul Saints.
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Remembering Dad
Attending Michael’s July 2009 memorial service at L.A.’s Staples Center, the siblings leaned on one another.
Birthday Tribute
On Aug. 29, 2022 Prince honored his dad’s birthday by sharing a carousel of family photos on Instagram.
Family Memories
“Happy birthday to the greatest!” Prince wrote, recognizing what would have been Michael’s 64th birthday.
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The way he made them feel? “Miss you more and more,” Prince wrote in the 2022 Instagram tribute, “but I love you more and more with each day.”
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